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Cela te/vous dérangerait?

This expression allows you to ask for a favor in a very courteous manner because you acknowl-

edge that you might be imposing on someone.

Cela vous dérangerait, madame, si je  

Would it bother you, madam, if I spoke 

parlais anglais? 

 English?

Dis / dis-moi

This expression is best used in familiar settings. Note that you are using the command form of 

the verb dire as a direct approach to someone.

Dis, Joël, tu peux venir me chercher? 

Hey/Say, Joël, can you pick me up?

Dis-moi, elle te plaît, cette voiture? 

Say, do you like that car?

Qu’est-ce qui te plaît?

This familiar question is frequently used instead of Qu’est-ce que tu aimes? Note that the literal 

translation of the question is What is pleasing to you / pleases you?